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Clear Guard® H2O is a water-based, VOC compliant, non-yellowing, curing, and sealing compound for newly poured and existing concrete surfaces. The product is formulated for curing and sealing uncolored concrete, integrally colored concrete, and color hardened (shake-on) concrete, stamped or stenciled concrete, and cementitious overlays. It is recommended for use with Uni-Mix® Colorant and Uni-Mix® Liquid integral coloring systems, Perma-Cast® Shake-on Color Hardener, Perma-Cast® Sierra Stain™, Elements Transparent Concrete Stain, T1000™ Fine Overlay, and T1000™ Stampable Overlay. Clear Guard® H2O is compatible over Color Guard™ Cure and Seal. It is suitable for residential or commercial projects, interior floors, exterior hardscapes, and vertical surfaces.
Clear Guard® H2O visually enhances the concrete color, protects the surface from dirt and staining, and minimizes the affects of de-icing salts and exposure to gas or oil. It is well suited for application to cured concrete to prevent absorption or penetration of many fats, oils, greases, aliphatic solvents, salts, acids, and other chemicals. By preventing penetration of these compounds, Clear Guard® H2O provides good economical protection for floors and hardscapes, thereby reducing maintenance costs.
As a curing compound, it improves the surface strength, abrasion resistance, and durability of the concrete, and reduces the potential for plastic cracking. It forms a moisture barrier that prevents free lime in the concrete from migrating and reacting at the surface, forming a dust residue. Curing with Clear Guard® H2O also provides interim construction protection from most oils, greases, chemical spills, and from the adhesion of mortar splashes. Final cleanup costs are reduced and the resulting concrete surface appearance is greatly enhanced. Clear Guard® H2O can also be applied to old concrete, terrazzo, brick, and masonry tiles to dust proof and impart stain and chemical resistance.
Clear Guard® H2O is an emulsified acrylic specifically designed to meet the moisture retention properties of ASTM C-309, AASHTO M-148, Navdock 13 YF, and ORD C-300, when applied at the recommended coverage rate. It is a milky white liquid which dries to a clear, high gloss, UV stable film. Clear Guard® H2O complies with all VOC (<100 g/L) requirements and other Federal and State Air Quality Regulations. The longevity of Clear Guard™ H2O depends upon the dried film thickness, exposure, and use conditions. Clear sealers will scratch and scuff, and will require maintenance. Treated surfaces are readily re-coated after thorough cleaning.
Clear Guard® H2O is a low VOC, environmentally sound curing and sealing material. It may contribute to earning LEED® credits for indoor environmental quality.
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